Monthly Archives: June 2009

New Cellfire Coupons: June 16 – June 29

Save $.75 when you buy THREE any flavor Hamburger Helper®, Tuna Helper® OR Chicken Helper® Home Cooked Skillet Meals.

Save $.55 when you buy Lucky Charms® cereal.

Save $.60 when you buy ONE BOX any flavor Chex Mix® Bars.

Save $.50 when you buy SIX any variety Yoplait® Yogurt cups OR any flavor Yoplait® Original OR Light Smoothie.

Save $.75 when you buy TWO any flavor Betty Crocker® Box Supreme Brownie Mixes.

Save $.50 when you buy any flavor 4.5 OZ. OR LARGER Chex Mix® OR Chex® 100 Calorie Snack

Save $1.00 when you buy TWO (2) packages of any OSCAR MAYER Hot Dogs.

Save $1.00 when you buy any flavor Romano’s Macaroni Grill® Restaurant Favorites Dinner Kit.

Save $.40 when you buy ONE BOX any flavor Fiber One® Chewy Bars.

Save $.75 on any one Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste except trial size.

Save $.25 on any ONE (1) 4-pack or Larger COTTONELLE® Toilet Paper.

Save $.75 on any one Mens Speed Stick 24/7 AP/Deodorant except trial size.

Save $.50 when you buy ONE any flavor Betty Crocker® Warm Delights® Bowls OR Betty Crocker® Warm Delights® Minis Bowls.

Save $.50 when you buy TWO BOXES any flavor Betty Crocker® Fruit by the Foot®, Fruit Gushers®, Fruit Roll-Ups® OR Fruit Roll-Ups® Fruit Stickerz®.

Save $.55 when you buy any flavor Fiber One® cereal.

Save $1 when you purchase any (1) One 200ml or larger Vaseline® hand and body lotion.

Save $1.00 on any package of Huggies® Diapers.

Save $1.00 when you buy any flavor Yo-Plus® Yogurt 4-pack.

Save $.50 when you buy ONE TUB any flavor/variety Betty Crocker® Frosting.

Kid Friendly Recipe: Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich

Ingredients:

2 slices bread
Butter
Peanut Butter
Banana, sliced

Directions:

Spread one side of a piece of bread with butter.  Place in a medium heat skillet buttered side down.

Spread top of bread in skillet with peanut butter.  Layer top of peanut butter with banana slices.

Spread one side of the remaining bread with peanut butter.  Place peanut butter side down on top of banana slices.

Butter the top of the sandwich.

When bottom bread starts to brown, flip the sandwich.  Continue cooking like a grilled cheese until both sides are golden brown.

June 16: Daily Chore List


Daily chores
• Dust Children’s Rooms
• Clean Bathroom/Kitchen Windows

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Homemade Roux Part II: Storing the Roux

In part I of our roux series, I showed you how to make a batch of roux.  I often make a batch large enough for several uses and store the excess roux.  This helps to save a lot of time and effort when making future meals.

After cooking your roux to the desired color, pour your roux into a glass bowl.

Allow the roux to cool before storing.

Once the roux has cooled, divide it into an appropriate storage container.  If the flour and oil have separated, simply stir the oil back in before dividing.  Some people argue you should pour off the excess oil.  I like to do this before using – not before storing.

If you will be storing your roux in the refrigerator, I recommend using a glass jar.  Since roux will store for a long time (it’s simply flour and oil), your plastic is likely to take on the smell of other refrigerator items.  Your plastic container will also take on the smell of your roux.

If you will be storing your roux in the freezer, you can use either glass or heavy plastic.  I personally use Ball’s plastic freezer jars to store mine in the freezer.

Make sure you use a container that allows for one inch of expansion at the top.

Next we will discuss how cook with roux and take a look at how we make our delicious gumbo.

June 15: Daily Chore List


Daily chores
• Vacuum Children’s Rooms
• Clean Freezer Compartment

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Walgreens Deals: June 14 – June 20

St. Ives Body Wash 13.5 oz. – $2.99
- Register Rewards* Good on Next Purchase $2.99
= Like Paying FREE
- $1.50 05/10 SS coupon
= $1.50 Overage

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese 7.25 oz. – $.69
(w/ Walgreens In Ad Coupon)
- Buy 3, Get 1 Free printable coupon

Breyers Ice Cream 1.5 qts. – $3.99
FREE 2 Liter A&W or Sunkist with purchase of Ice Cream
- $1.00 05/17 RP coupon
* Add Breyers Ice Cream to a glass of A&W or Sunkist!

Buy Ragu, receive Register Rewards® at checkout* to Use on your NEXT in-store purchase
• Buy 8, Get $8
• Buy 6, Get $4
- $1.00/2 05/17 RP coupon

Off! Clip-On Mosquito Protection – $9.99
• Mosquito protection you don’t spray on
• Head to toe protection up to 12 hours
- Register Rewards* Good on Next Purchase $3
= Like Paying $6.99
- $2.00 05/17 SS coupon
OR
- Buy 1, Get 1 Free printable coupon

Right Guard or Dry Idea Antiperspirant/Deodorant 2 to 3 oz. – 99¢ (w/ Walgreens In Ad coupon)
* Excludes Professional, Clinical and Xtreme
- $1.00 04/19 SS coupon

June 14: Daily Chore List


Daily chores
• Change Sheets
• Clean/Replace Air Conditioning/HEPA filters

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June 13: Daily Chore List


Daily chores
• Clean Tub/Shower

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Organizing and Storing Pet Food

Buying the larger bags of pet food is an easy way to save some of your grocery money. Two main problems arise, however, when you try to buy your pet’s dry food in bulk. First, the bag can be too bulky to handle and is hard to store. Second, the food often goes stale before your pet can finish the entire bag.

We tried several solutions and many different pet food containers before we solved our pet food problems. We now keep our dog and cat food in Iris Storage Containers. They are attractive, air tight, and easy to maneuver.

A 40 lb. bag of dry dog food fits perfectly in the 45 quart storage container.

The wheels are my favorite feature. I’m so thankful for this container every time mopping the kitchen comes back around on my chore list. I just easily wheel the dog food right out of the kitchen.

We use the 21 quart container for 18 lb. bags of cat food.

It’s a tight fit, but it works very well. The food stays fresh down to the last bits.

June 12: Daily Chore List


Daily chores
• Vacuum Living Room/Den
• Dust Electronics

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